Sec. 303. Program of education to promote dental health in veterans
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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a program of education to promote dental health for veterans who are enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. The program required by subsection
(a)shall provide education for veterans on the following: The association between dental health and overall health and well-being. Proper techniques for dental care. Signs and symptoms of commonly occurring dental conditions. Treatment options for commonly occurring dental issues. Options for obtaining access to dental care, including information on eligibility for dental care through the Department. Available and accessible options for obtaining low or no-cost dental care, including through dental schools and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Such other matters relating to dental health as the Secretary considers appropriate. The Secretary shall provide educational materials to veterans under the program required by subsection
(a)through a variety of mechanisms, including the following: The availability and distribution of print materials at facilities of the Department (including at medical centers, clinics, Vet Centers, and readjustment counseling centers) and to providers (including members of Patient Aligned Care Teams). The availability and distribution of materials over the Internet, including through webinars, My HealtheVet, and VA.gov. Presentations by the dental program office of the Department of information, including both small group and large group presentations, and distribution of such information to all locations in which the program is being carried out. In selecting mechanisms under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select mechanisms designed to maximize the number of veterans who receive education under the program. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or revise the eligibility of any veteran for dental care under the laws administered by the Secretary. In this section: The term Federally Qualified Health Center means a Federally-qualified health center as defined in section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B) ). The term Vet Center has the meaning given that term in section 1712A(h) of title 38, United States Code. This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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